This is a Log as we travel to keep us in touch with the real world. We spent a lot of time in the real world now we love the space in the travel world. We live and love full time in our motor home. We tow a Honda FIT to scout around in. We have driven to Alaska and all the lower 48 states. We parked and took a side trip to Hawaii. After traveling in over 20 countries we are most proud of the 1900+ miles we hiked on the Appalachian Trail. Our plans are to travel as long as our health allows.

Friday, August 16, 2013

Friend Mary Roach

Our dinner date did not come about. Mary is in the hospital here in Knoxville. If you pray, remember her. If you don’t pray, think positive for our friend. It is some type of blockage. She is now in her 80’s, she has been a healthy person, but these bodies let us down some times.

We will catch her the next time through. We at first planned to stop by her room in the morning, but having spent a lot of time visiting and assisting in hospitals, that is the time of Dr’s rounds, tests and house cleaning, not a good time to ‘drop-in’, Sherry will talk with her on the phone.

(Fred singing and Frances enjoying some wild flowers he had just presented to her.)

Today, Friday, we are headed for Cleveland, Tennessee, to see Friend Fred Alton and his lovely wife Frances. We hope to see Fred’s mom also, she is a darling at 90yrs+

This is George and Donna.

(Here they are in a jam session at our reunion)

We will also see George Coleman a friend from the late 50’s in the USAF and his lovely wife Donna. Donna was a member of the Singing Branhams, a Southern Gospel group, well known in many parts of the south. George met Donna when the Branhams took him on as a B &B, (I just made that up,) he was their Bass singer and Bus driver.

George was the one I introduced in another entry that worked on Air force One for years, in communications.

While serving in the USAF, George and I met Fred in Biloxi. But friend Fred was of the Coast Guard stripe, we forgave him for that. .

This trip is winding down. I hate to see it end but there are a few things we must do in NC, including get our Grandson Joshua, married off.

BTW, I need to e-mail him to find out where we are going on the honeymoon. Sherry and I will have to start planning. I am sure they want Grandpa and Grandma along, don’t you think? SURE!!!

Thanks for coming by the log. I know you have lots better to do.

Nite Shipslog.

PS:

Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato ancient Greek Philosopher

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(I am starting thru my cars, I am deleting them as I post. I want a new batch)

I'll be praying for Mary and hope she is well soon. Sorry your dinner date had to be cancelled. Sure do hope you find every one well on your next stop. What great news about the up and coming wedding...That would be an occasion you wouldn't want to miss. Safe travels to you.

I'm so sorry to hear about the apparent blockage in Ms. Mary. Praying that the doctors will find out what is wrong and that she will be feeling better very soon. Please, keep up updated regarding her.Enjoy your time with your friends. And...regarding your Grandson's honeymoon, if you and Sherry are as much fun as you seem to be, I don't think they'll mind your being in the vicinity. I use "vicinity" loosely. You know. :))Congratulations to him and his new bride to be. May God bless them and their marriage. Hugs to you and Sherry.Jackie

Sorry to hear about your friend Mary. Congrats to your grandson and his bride-to-be. Now you can be a good brother and help your nice sister Shirl out. When do you and Sherry plan on another excursion? How far ahead do you plan on them?

I will be praying for your friend. Congratulations to your grandson and bride to be. Are you going to stick around with Shirl for a while. You ready to winter in a warm spot? Spunky has a bad tooth and I think we will have to get it out. Problem, he is really to old to be put under, the vet says but we caN NOT HAVE HIM IN PAIN.

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